Kozarek Richard, Baron Todd H., Song Ho-Young (eds.) Self-Expandable Stents in the Gastrointestinal Tract

Springer, 2013. — 304 p. — ISBN: 978-1-4614-3745-1Self-expandable stents were initially placed for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases but now play an integral role in the relief of benign and malignant obstruction of the gastrointestinal tract and biliary system. Self-Expandable Stents in the Gastrointestinal Tract will familiarize the reader with the indications, techniques, and outcome following placement of expandable metal stents within the gastrointestinal tract. The volume covers all aspects of expandable stents including their composition, tissue responses, and placement techniques. In addition, placement using endoscopic and radiologic techniques is discussed. Unique illustrations allow the reader to gain knowledge that will improve their ability to care for their patients. The volume will serve as a comprehensive reference for all aspects of expandable stents. Self-Expandable Stents in the Gastrointestinal Tract will be extremely useful for physicians in the field of gastroenterology, endoscopy, and radiology, as well as gastrointestinal and thoracic surgeons whether they are in training or practice.History of GI Tract Stenting
History of GI Stenting: Rigid Prostheses in the Esophagus
History of Bile Duct Stenting: Rigid Prostheses
History of SEMS/SEPS Development and Current Design
History of Self-Expandable Metal and Self-Expandable Plastic Stent Development
Current Designs of Self-Expanding Stents
Overview of Available Prostheses
Esophageal Prostheses
Biliary Self-Expandable Metal Stents
Enteric Prostheses
Colonic Prostheses
Indications and Placement Techniques
Esophageal Stents: Indications and Placement Techniques
Biliary and Pancreatic Stents: Indications and Placement Techniques
Enteric Stents: Indications and Placement Techniques
Colonic Self-Expandable Metal Stents: Indications and Placement Techniques
Results to Include Complications
Esophageal Stents: Malignancy
Esophageal Stents: Benign
Self-Expanding Metallic Stents for Malignant Hilar Biliary Obstruction
Biliary Malignancy: Distal
Benign Biliary Diseases
Enteral Stents
Colonic Stents
Future
Self-Expandable Metal Stents: Transluminal Stents